"Barack Obama received his Freedom of Dublin award earlier today at a ceremony in the Shelbourne Hotel, but fans hoping for a glimpse of the former US president were left crestfallen as his motorcade went straight to the back entrance. Mr Obama is in the capital for a sold-out speaking event tomorrow, and today's itinerary included a trip to receive the Freedom of Dublin award, conferred to him eight years ago by Dublin councillors."
"Mr Obama is in the capital for a sold-out speaking event tomorrow, and today's itinerary included a trip to receive the Freedom of Dublin award, conferred to him eight years ago by Dublin councillors."
Barack Obama received the Freedom of Dublin award at a ceremony in the Shelbourne Hotel earlier today. Fans hoping for a glimpse of the former US president were left crestfallen when his motorcade went straight to the back entrance, preventing a public sighting. Mr Obama is in Dublin for a sold-out speaking event tomorrow. The day’s itinerary included a trip to accept the Freedom of Dublin award, which was conferred to him eight years ago by Dublin councillors. The visit combined the award recognition with preparations for the forthcoming speaking engagement.
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